Nebraska Wesleyan University — College Profile

About

Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college in Lincoln renowned for its standout programs in pre-health professions, nursing, business, and undergraduate theater. The university is distinguished by its innovative Archway Curriculum, which emphasizes interdisciplinary study and hands-on learning, contributing to an impressive medical school acceptance rate that consistently surpasses the national average. Student life is defined by a close-knit, supportive community where undergraduates benefit from personalized faculty mentorship, active NCAA Division III athletics, and direct access to internship and career opportunities throughout Nebraska’s capital city.

Wikipedia:Nebraska Wesleyan University (NWU) is a private Methodist-affiliated university in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. It was founded in 1887 by Nebraska Methodists. As of 2017, it had approximately 2,100 students, including 1,500 full-time students and 300 faculty and staff. The university offers 119 undergraduate majors, minors, and pre-professional programs in addition to three graduate programs.

Location

Lincoln, NE, 68504-2794 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

OMA · Omaha

51 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

YoursEveryone

Tuition & fees$43,572

Housing & food (on campus)$11,915

Books & supplies$1,000

Cost of attendance$65,784

Average net price$18,327

Same price for all students

Tuition & fees$43,572

Housing & food (on campus)$11,915

Books & supplies$1,000

Cost of attendance$65,784

Average net price$18,327

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.nebrwesleyan.edu

How it’s made up · 2026-27

Nebraska Wesleyan University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$45,944

Books & supplies$1,000

Personal expenses$2,500

Transportation$1,000

Total published by the school$65,784

Source: www.nebrwesleyan.edu · checked Sep 13, 2026

Net price by family income · 2023-24

$0–30k

$14,925

$30–48k

$16,974

$48–75k

$14,594

$75–110k

$18,244

$110k+

$23,652

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

67%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

58%

Back for yr 2

75%

Transferred

24%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

63% graduated · 29% transferred · 7% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$47,667

10 yrs after entry$56,405

Debt

Median at graduation$26,970

Monthly payment$286

Middle 50% owe$6.7k–$27k

90th percentile$30,750

Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (small programs): 50% graduate within 6 yrs, $48,772 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

80%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1189

R 490–660 · M 530–630

ACT midpoint

Comp 22–27 · E 20–28 · M 19–27

SAT middle 50%: 1020–1290

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Student Body

Gender

Men 46%Women 54%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

12 : 1

Pell grant

34%

First-gen

26%

Family income

$69,291

Independent

22%

Age at entry

22.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

73%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming
Men's · Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's
Wrestling
Men's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$47,667

After 10 yrs

$56,405

Business/Commerce, General51

Biology, General49

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness44

Psychology, General32

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing28

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft25

Social Work16

Political Science and Government15

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions13

History13

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods12

English Language and Literature, General12

Criminal Justice and Corrections12

Communication and Media Studies11

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas11

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology11

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$83M

Full-time faculty

62%

Faculty salary

$6,745/mo

Teaching spend

$7,085

per student

Federal loans

54%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (small programs)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, selective admissions

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